To remaster
Example: The band decided to remaster their old album for better sound quality.
Definition
"To remaster" means to improve or enhance the sound quality of a previously recorded music track or album by adjusting and refining its audio elements using modern technology, often resulting in clearer, richer, and more balanced sound.
Etymology
The word "to remaster" comes from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'master,' referring to the original master recording used for producing copies. It emerged with the advent of advanced audio technologies that allowed older recordings to be revisited and improved. Did you know? The practice of remastering became popular as digital technology advanced, breathing new life into classic albums.
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"To remaster" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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